Kansas House of Representatives, District 005
The Kansas House of Representatives is the lower house of the legislature of the U.S. state of Kansas. Composed of 125 state representatives from districts with roughly equal populations of at least 19,000, its members are responsible for crafting and voting on legislation, helping to create a state budget, and legislative oversight over state agencies.
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Henry Johns
(Dem)
What makes you the best candidate for this position? What skills, expertise, or competencies qualify you?
What are Kansas's three most important issues, and how do you intend to address them?
How would you make it easier for Kansas citizens to follow bills as they flow through the legislature? What, if any, changes would you propose in the “Gut and Go” process?
Would you support changes to Kansas election laws and voting systems? Why?
Campaign Phone
7858161533
Personal Biography
Following his service in the Army, Henry attended the University of Kansas and Creighton University to obtain his certificate in respiratory therapy. . He attended Frends University earning a degree in organizational managemet. He spent 48 years in health care both at the bedside and in management. After retirement he became a substituet teacher. Henry has lived in rural Douglas County for over 40 years.
Education
BS Organizational Management
Ballot City
Lawrence
County
DgCO
With over 48 years in healthcare, half in management, and 6 years as a Substitute Teacher, Henry understands two of the most important topics that drive quality of life in Kansas communities. Expanding Kan Care and fulling funding our schools two of his interests.
He is an Army Veteran, a life member of the NRA and a Gun Sense Candidate. He puts the safety of our children first.
He has lived in rural Kansas for over 40 years, raising horses. The quality of life in rural Kansas are important to him. Preserving what we have while still promoting the growth we need for our children future is a priority.
Schools, Healthcare and Property Taxes
Increasing contact with voters is important and can be done in a number of ways. Email, newsletters, local newspapers and in-person Q&A meetings (town halls) can all be used. When talking with voters, I find that most have not seen or talked to their representatives and don't know who they are, more contact is needed to change this.
On the topic of "Gut & Go", this is a difficult topic because it is a double edged sword. It can be used for good or bad legislation and is tied directly to the ideology of the legislator. In our current climate, I am inclined to do away with "Gut & Go", but it is a tool that can and has been used for passing good legislation that the majority party would not support. .
I would support making voting more accessible and easier for registered voters.
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